Pure Yin @ Spring Hill Vineyards

About This Class

Yin is a great way to reset your nervous system. Yin yoga applies an understanding of anatomy--particularly bone structure and deep tissues--to yoga practice. It emphasizes function over form. It's yoga that accounts for variations between individual bodies to reach the fascia that wraps muscle and continues into tendons and ligaments. After offering a few variations of a pose, you find the "shape" or modification that works for your body to gain the most benefit from your practice. When your body and mind become still, with time you allow everything to relax and stretch safely. This is what we mean when we find a "comfortable" place at your "edge," using props as necessary to practice safely. Time is the secret ingredient. You hold the pose without muscular effort ... and wait. The result: a much slower, much more meditative practice that can be challenging and incredibly calming: this is the "yin" to balance the "yang" of Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, and faster-paced yoga practices. When you want to bring calm to the end of your day, consider candlelight yin. NOTES: This deeply meditative practice is suitable for everyone. Mats and props provided. During the cooler months, consider wearing socks or layers. Although the barn is heated to 70 degrees, you may prefer to have comfortable layers on during this slower practice. Find the class at 292 Bee Brook Road, New Preston: drive through the gate and to the left. Park behind the barn and come in by the covered walkway during the winter.